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Minutes 4/27/06
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Minutes
SCHERTZ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Regular Meeting
April 27, 2006 at 11:30 a.m.
Bob Andrews Conference Room, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, TX 78154
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION
President, Steve White,
Director, Ramon Cook
Director, Roy Richard
Director, Mark Roberts
Director, Klaus Weiswurm
Director, Robert A. Statzer
Council Member, Carl Douglas
CITY STAFF
Amy Madison, Community Development Director
Joyce DeBuysere, Finance Department
Erin Matlock, Recording Secretary
THOSE ABSENT
Director, Johnie McDow
OTHERS PRESENT
Clarence Scheel
Bernice Friesenhahn
Clarence Dolle
Alice Dolle
Harry Richburg
1. Call to Order: President Steve White
President White called the meeting to order at 11:33 a.m.
2. Introduction of Guests
No guests present
3. Public Comment
None
4. OLD BUSINESS
A. Minutes of the 15 March 2006 Regular Meeting
There is no record of approving the minutes for the January 26, 2006 regular
meeting. The minutes will be added to the next agenda for approval. Director
Statzer moved to approve the minutes of the March 15, 2006 Economic
Development Corporation meeting. Director Richard seconded the motion.
Motion carried. Vote unanimous.
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B. Accountant Report – (Joyce DeBuysere)
Juan Santoya is on vacation. In his absence, Joyce DeBuysere is providing the
financial report. Ms. DeBuysere stated that the Revenue and Expense Report
is provided in the packet and that she would be happy to answer any questions.
Ms. DeBuysere stated that the final payment of the Fire Truck is $163,000 and
will be paid out this year. The last bond payment for this budget year will be
paid in August for the Public Safety Building.
Director Roberts stated that he would like to know where the bond payment
shows in the Revenue and Expense Report? Ms. DeBuysere stated that it is
listed on the first page of the report.
C. Set next meeting: TBD (May 18)
The next meeting date will be May 18, 2006. All meeting dates are subject to
change.
D. Discuss and take appropriate action to un-table PH2006-001 - a request to
install bulletproof materials in the Police Department Building, 1400
Schertz Parkway.
At our meeting in February/March, the Police Department requested funding
for bulletproof materials for the Police Department Building. The board tabled
the item and requested that a detailed estimate be prepared to include all
improvements and they would agree to act on the request. Please find enclosed
the quote that includes the specifics of the request. Total request for
improvements to the area are $31,161.00. In addition, the request now
includes bullet resistant material in the lobby area for $21,963.43, bringing the
total request to $53,124.43.
Director Statzer moved to untable item #D. Discuss and take appropriate
action to un-table PH2006-001 – a request to install bulletproof materials in the
Police Department Building, 1400 Schertz Parkway. Director Roberts
seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous.
President White stated that the format for the presentation is unacceptable and
the request should not proceed until the presentation is correct. Ms. Madison
stated that she will take responsibility for the presentation and assured the
directors that a formal presentation would be forthcoming. Director Cook
stated that the contractor and a representative of the Police Department be
present at the next meeting.
Director Weiswurm moved to remove from agenda Item #4. D. Discuss and
take appropriate action to un-table PH2006-001 – a request to install bullet-
proof materials in the Police Department Building, 1400 Schertz Parkway.
Director Cook seconded the motion. Motion carried. Vote unanimous.
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Directors requested that an agenda item be placed on the next agenda to
approve policy and procedure for future requests. Council Member Douglas
stated that the requirements should be the same as a resident applying for a
permit.
E. Discuss and take appropriate action to act upon a request to install
bulletproof materials in the Police Department Building, 1400 Schertz
Parkway.
Applicant: City of Schertz Police Department
Item removed from the agenda.
F. Discussion and update on funding associated legal and engineering fees
and guarantee of debt service for a $4 million project to create a public
improvement district in the City of Schertz for purposes of drainage
improvements and road construction for approximately 814.25± acres in
the West Dietz Creek Watershed District.
Ms. Madison reviewed the first meeting of property owners to create a public
improvement district in the City. Ms. Madison stated that not all participants
are happy with the public improvement district and that 51% of the property
owners would have to buy off on the project to create the P.I.D. (public
improvement district).
Ms. Madison reviewed expenses from Ford Engineering regarding the P.I.D.
creation. Stating that a total of $7,409 has currently been paid and that a new
bill was received for $16,650 for a creation fee for the P.I.D. Ms. Madison
stated that she would check with Ford to verify that the Corporation is not
double billed for the creation fee. Ms. Madison stated that the $7,409 should
be taken off of the $16,650.
Director Cook stated, “Where is Selma?” Ms. Madison stated that her
presentation was taken off the previous agenda and that the City of Schertz will
present on the May 11, 2006 agenda. Ms. Madison stated that the City of
Schertz is requesting that Selma bring to the table a total of $200,000 for their
portion of the P.I.D.
Director Richards stated that he was uncomfortable with the exposure the
corporation would have if the property owners failed to pay. Ms. Madison
stated that this is still a work in progress.
5. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Discuss and take action on appointment of Committee Members to
complete implementation schedule for the Comprehensive Economic
Development Strategic Plan. (Madison)
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Staff requests that the corporation assign a sub-committee (2 board members)
to work with the executive director on the implementation of the Strategic Plan
Implementation schedule.
After discussion, President White agreed to assist staff drafting changes in the
strategic plan implementation schedule.
B. Discussion and appropriate action on appointment of Committee
Member(s) to draft changes in the Schertz Economic Development
Commission Charter.
Changes to the charter need to be made to incorporation the commission
following our joint meeting with the commission/corporation in February. The
final revisions will be brought to the board as soon as possible for action and
forwarding to the City Council. Staff requests that a board member(s) be
appointed for work on this important document with the executive director.
After discussion, President White and Director Richard agreed to form a sub-
committee to draft changes in the Schertz Economic Development
Commission Charter.
6. Board Member Items
Director Roberts inquired, “What is original date of meetings?” Ms. Madison
stated that the original date was scheduled for the third Thursday of every
month.
7. Adjournment
There being no further business, President White adjourned the meeting
at 12:58 p.m.
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President
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Director
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Vice President
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Director
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Secretary
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Director
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Treasurer
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Director